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New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date
Apparent UAV is second to appear at key airbase this month, amid testing campaign to fulfill leader’s weapons goals
June 14, 2023
North Korea uses sanctioned Russian exchange to launder $100M in stolen crypto
Expert says such designations can still play important role despite Lazarus Group’s use of Garantex and Sinbad
June 14, 2023
China expanding prisons where North Korean escapees are held: Investigation
NK Pro identifies construction at 3 key border facilities, suggesting efforts to increase capacity to detain defectors
June 13, 2023
North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons
June 12, 2023
North Korean hackers impersonating venture capital firms in US and Asia: Report
Security firm warns personal data and investment portfolios at risk as cash-strapped regime targets financial sector
June 8, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group steals $35M in latest cryptocurrency heist
Researchers say state-backed hackers relied on favorite laundering techniques in first reported theft this year
June 7, 2023
North Korean hackers target NK Pro readers with malicious websites, emails, docs
Kimsuky group aims to access subscriber content and gather intelligence with new phishing campaign, researchers find
June 6, 2023
North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
UAV similar in size to US Reaper drone appears on runway at Panghyon Airbase, first visual evidence of active testing
June 6, 2023
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push
June 5, 2023
North Korea turns to smaller vessels to obscure possible ship-to-ship transfers
Expert says small ships are harder to identify and help cover tracks of Chinese and DPRK sanctions busting in Yellow Sea
June 5, 2023
